No matter the month, some plants need trimming and others want to be left alone. It can get confusing, but it doesn’t need to be. To help plan your gardening month, we reveal seven of the key plants ...

When one thinks of pruning, the vision that provides motivation is one of our gangly, oversized and/or misplaced trees and shrubs neatly trimmed, thriving, and just the right size. You know, the size ...

Winter pruning gives spring growth a chance to thrive. A winter garden is a stark contrast to the vibrant leaves and buds that emerge from stems and soil each spring. Bare branches and crisp brown ...

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the growth ...

Q I have a quick couple of questions about a holly. We planted one several years ago near Lake Ouachita, and it has done extremely well and is now about 5 feet tall and 6 feet in diameter. And of ...

Q • Is there a certain time of the year to prune holly bushes? I have three in my yard. I am unsure of the type. One produces berries. Are there any other things I need to know to keep them healthy?

Q.: Our holly bushes are really big and seem a little out of control but we sure do not want to loose them. Is now a good time to trim them and how far back should we trim? Robert Gizowski, Freeland A ...

Q I have a quick couple of questions about a holly. We planted one several years ago near Lake Ouachita, and it has done extremely well and is now about 5 feet tall and 6 feet in diameter. And of ...